2007 BMW 118 vs. 1955 Ferrari 340 Spider
To start off, 2007 BMW 118 is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Ferrari 340 Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Ferrari 340 Spider would be higher. At 4,101 cc (12 cylinders), 1955 Ferrari 340 Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Ferrari 340 Spider (296 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 2007 BMW 118. (127 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Ferrari 340 Spider should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 118 weights approximately 378 kg more than 1955 Ferrari 340 Spider.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control.
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2007 BMW 118 | 1955 Ferrari 340 Spider | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 118 | 340 Spider |
Year Released | 2007 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4101 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 852 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2610 mm |